grooming
noun [U] (SEX) /ˈɡruː.mɪŋ/Definition
› the criminal activity of becoming friends with a child, especially over the internet, in order to try to persuade the child to have a sexual relationship with youPhysical and sexual assault and abductionSexual activity in generalBeing, becoming friends and getting to know someone
(Definition of grooming noun (SEX) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- abduct verb
- aggravated assault noun
- assault noun
- assault verb
- beating noun (HIT)
- gang rape noun
- GBH noun
- go at sb phrasal verb
- go for sb phrasal verb
- grievous bodily harm noun
- groom verb (SEX)
- lash out phrasal verb
- molest verb (ATTACK SEXUALLY)
- molest verb (ATTACK)
- mugging noun
- ravish verb (FORCE)
- rough sb up phrasal verb
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